People have been trading goods and services for thousands of years.  Beginning with the Roman Forum, one of the first public markets, the concept of a dedicated retail market-place was born.  We will examine the growth and expansion of retail in America through the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the massive shifts in retail channels in the second half of the 20th century.  We will conclude with a look [...]

Let's get creative! Create an LED panel display as a gift for someone or yourself! It's a great way to highlight a special place in your home. The wooden display has 7 color options and you can customize your creation using provided examples as inspiration. The projects will be contour-fired in a kiln and be available for pick up within two weeks. BENEFITS: This class is a great way to [...]

Let’s learn the basics of simple texture techniques for decorating a gourd bowl. Teacher provides the gourd and all tools and embellishments for decorating your gourd. This includes the ink dyes, gloves, burrs and masks for the class. Along with pine needles for the rim, should you choose to further decorate your gourd. We will be doing free style patterns with lots of lines and dots in sections as shown [...]

DATE CHANGE:  Please note this session is now on May 31st. Every day many senior adults experience a foggy brain, a sluggish brain, and poor short-term memory. The immediate concern is whether the symptoms they are experiencing are a result of a senior moment or possibly early Alzheimer’s and dementia. Research has uncovered that a lot of cognitive decline in senior adults is actually caused by their medicine. Join us [...]

Recharge this month with our FREE summer sessions featuring community artists, doctors, & business owners sharing their expertise and experiences. Enjoy a different topic every day, Monday through Thursday at 10:30am. Have FUN AND learn something new with engaging, entertaining topics. Invite a friend and enjoy a cool beverage at our Organic Bread Cafe or linger after for lunch. Watch for the daily calendar of events coming out soon!

  Happy & Healthy at Home: Learn tips for being safe and healthy at home. Get ideas and resources to be more comfortable at home by receiving assistance in meeting your wellbeing goals. We have invited local healthcare and wellness resources, including a mobile massage therapist and chiropractor. Gift certificate giveaway! Speaker Bios Andy Kesti and his wife Kelly have been providing care to seniors in the Cave Creek  and [...]

Create a forever green cactus garden. This garden will never wither. What will you put in your garden? Kathy provides lots of colorful glass ideas. Using an 15 x 8 inch sheet of clear glass you will design cactus to make your garden unique. Frit (ground glass), glass pebbles, thin rods of glass and background. This class does not require glass cutting skills. FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop [...]

This four-session watercolor workshop in June is designed for beginners and those current watercolorists who want to achieve more realistic techniques. Instructor Larry Charles will teach five techniques for creating images in fleeting sunlight, quick-sketch plein air pictures, lifelike characters, watercolor postcards, and still life. Expect to see one instructor demo during each three-hour class and plan to complete at least one watercolor each session.   JUNE 4, 11, 18 [...]

Cut the Cord! with Steve Woods of Tech for Life Tired of Cable TV, Internet and Phone prices?  Ready to streamline your services and improve connections? Want to keep your landline but cut the cost by 75%? This is great opportunity to learn how to transition to streaming TV services and what local internet services are available to you.  Steve Woods is the founder of the local company Tech 4 [...]

Sun Safe Nutrition: Eating Your Way to Skin Cancer Prevention" Flyer: The right foods can be your ally in skin cancer prevention, enabling you to enjoy the Arizona sun worry-free. Learn the power of micronutrients and antioxidants found in everyday foods that can strengthen your skin's defense against UV damage. Discover simple dietary changes that can offer a layer of protection in addition to your sunscreen, with practical tips on [...]

Join us center stage to listen to stories and songs from a local professional actress and singer. Jan Sandwich has appeared in Hollywood films, television, and live theater. She's been on stage at the esteemed Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Los Angeles and the former Windmill Dinner Theater in Scottsdale. We are thrilled to feature her center stage at The Holland Center on June 6th. There'll be time for questions, in [...]

Have fun creating one paper album of special memories. Each mom and child will together make a Creative Memories "This Life" 8 x 8 paper album to take home with them. BENEFITS: Paper photo album to take with you, learn new creative techniques, quality time with your child, being social with others, and making some new friends. FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop Presentation Hands-On AGES: Youth Ages 5-10 [...]

Join artist, Darlene Saucedo, as she teaches the skills to create a beautiful Gourd Luminary. With the lights off and the lamp on, transform any room into a desert sky full of stars! They make terrific night lights and are especially fun for children's rooms, providing a magical experience. BENEFITS: Learn to create a beautiful piece of art. Create functional piece for your home Expand your knowledge of creating art [...]

Planning a trip to escape the Arizona heat this summer? Learn why travel insurance is important and how it works. Understand why it's an important investment. David will share tips to save money AND protect your trip. You'll have time to ask questions and hear about travel stories from other people.   All classes start at 10:30 am in our cool and cozy front lobby. RSVPs appreciated.   Bio: David Decker, [...]

Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Journal Jam is an opportunity to learn about ourselves and others and connect in a small group setting. Quick thinks and writing prompts are provided at the start of each session to encourage writing without filters and to converse without judgement. This will be our last session until September. Class size is limited, be sure to register below [...]

Big changes in 2025 for Medicare’s Prescription Payment Plan. Learn BIG savings tips to keep more money in your pocket. Learn tips to keep more money in your pocket. New Program Beginning January 1st, 2025: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program. Medicare Part D enrollees have option of paying out-of-pocket (OOP) drug costs in monthly installments by having their Part D plan sponsor pay OOP costs in full, and then request [...]

CHANGE OF VENUE!  CLASS WILL BE AT INSTRUCTOR'S STUDIO IN CAVE CREEK AFTER you register, please email Kathy, your instructor, at Imagesinglassaz@aol.com and she will send you directions. Enjoy being at an artist's studio! Add enchanted sparkle and shine to your garden or window. Create two unique, graceful dragonflies. Using frit (ground glass), pebbles of glass, and stringers you will create piece of art all your own. No glass cutting [...]

Theater participation on stage and off gives older adults ways to continue to learn, to express themselves, to contribute, and to develop new social connections. Join this class and get in on the act! Play fun and easy theater games, (or just watch!), learn about live theater around the valley, and explore volunteer opportunities to get involved with theater right here at The Holland Center! Speaker Bio Sandi Carll is [...]

  It's Beat the Heat's DIY Thursday! Learn to make an easy to make refreshing mocktail. And get three fun self-care tips to keep your cool in desert heat so you can enjoy a cool body and chill attitude all summer long. Mocktail includes a festive, edible garnish.  Don’t let heat exhaustion, heartburn or cranky moods ruin your hike or family vacation.  Kellen will share an easy yoga-ish pose, effective [...]

Stay Safe in the Heat! Heat emergencies can happen to anyone. Sozo Lifestyle Medicine will help you  prepare for you outdoor activities and teach you the basics of heat related illness. Join our class to learn essential skills for preventing, recognizing and responding to heat emergencies. As temps rise, so does risks for your body overheating. Learn ease, effective tips to avoid heat emergencies and support your overall wellbeing this summer. [...]

Don't Get Duped in Cyber Space! Protect yourself from identity theft, cyber attacks and scams on phones  and computers. Steve Woods from Tech for Life shares tips to protect your identity and accounts (bank, email, Amazon, etc.) as well as what steps to take if you get hacked. Steve Woods is the founder of the local company Tech 4 Life Computers.  For 20 years he’s helped Cave Creek / Carefree [...]

Over the past 225 years the American body politic has aligned by ideologies that formed political parties.  In spite of George Washington’s cautioning on the dangers of factionalism, groups of people with similar political agendas have coalesced to promote various ideologies.  From the drafting of the US Constitution to current times political parties have largely ruled national doctrine. Historically new parties have burst onto the national scene when political turmoil [...]

Discover the enigmatic world of Clairvoyance and Mediumship with Sallyann! Step into an intriguing meet & greet experience and escape the heat with us! Sallyann has helped many see their life’s purpose, relieve stress and feel renewed and healed by talking to guardian angels. Come here compelling stories about empowerment, energy awareness and receiving angel messages.   Bio: With over four decades of holistic healing experience, Sallyann is a seasoned [...]

Another DIY Thursday class! Our Holland Center drawing instructor will show you how to draw a Sonoran Desert critter freehand-style in pencil. Enjoy a few gasps of wry humor and animal science trivia to help you relax if you are a first-time artist. We will provide all art supplies. Speaker Bio: Drawing instructor Larry Charles, a former president of Scottsdale Artists’ School, specializes in teaching beginners the fun of capturing [...]